Ontario to Santa Barbara (ONT–SBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EM8693
EM Empire
CNT
6:35 AM
PDT
7:43 AM
PDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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EM7693
EM Empire
C408
5:01 PM
PDT
6:05 PM
PDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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Ontario to Santa Barbara
3 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 130 mi 1h 8m nonstop 17 1-stop hubs

ONT–SBA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc., PCM and AMF lead the route. The flight covers 130 miles in approximately 1h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ONT–SBA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 4 CNT 1h08 73%
PCM PCM 1 73%
AMF AMF 73%
Aircraft on this route
CNT Cessna (Twin Turboprop) – EM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AMF + EM + PCM (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ONT to SBA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ONT to SBA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
316
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ONT → SBA
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
100%
Return
SBA → ONT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ONT delays → SBA delays →

Other ways to reach Santa Barbara from Ontario

Nearby airports with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Metric ONT→SBA LAX→SBA PSP→SBA
Distance from ONT 47 mi 65 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4 2
Weekly flights 4 25 1
Flight time 1h 8m 0h 20m 0h 37m
Departure OTP 73%
Airports within 200 miles of ONT with service to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Santa Barbara is 0 hours the same as Ontario.
ONT: PDT · SBA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ontario, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara.
Distance & Flight Time
130 mi / 210 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m.

ONT–SBA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ontario to Santa Barbara route.
Route details
Distance130 mi / 210 km
Flight time1h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: ONT
IATA / ICAOONT / KONT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation944 ft / 288 m
Destination: SBA
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ONT to SBA flights.
Nonstop flights from Ontario International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport take approximately 1h 8m. The route covers 130 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: AMF, Empire Airlines Inc. and PCM.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from ONT to SBA. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, SJC, DAL, HOU, MDW, SLC, DEN, EWR, SFO, PDX, PHX, LAS, SEA, ORD, SMF, OAK and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SBA to ONT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, PSP and SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ONT to SBA

Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are connected by nonstop service from AMF, Empire Airlines Inc. and PCM. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ONT to SBA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ONT to SBA ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 130 miles (210 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Palm Springs (PSP) and San Diego (SAN).